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Advent Peace

“But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream…” -Matthew 1:20 How have you experienced the voice and calling of God in your own life? May you sense the nearness of God in this Advent season. From our new book Comfort and Joy: ReadingsContinue reading “Advent Peace”

Advent Hope

“In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country…” -Luke 1:39 In this season it is easy to be consumed with a sense of urgency. There is much to be prepared. Today, like Mary, despite your haste, wonder and preparations, may you experience a blessing. ThereContinue reading “Advent Hope”

Advent is coming…

No matter how you are approaching this Advent season, there is good news. The words of scripture, written long ago, demonstrate again and again that God is at work. God is present. God is always surprising God’s people by moving and making something new.  In the midst of a weary world and fragile hope, weContinue reading “Advent is coming…”

An invitation and practice for election day

“While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. ” – Luke 24:15 (NRSV) Dear Community, Anxious or restless, passionate or unplugged, there are many intense feelings and concerns within our country, communities, families, and even within ourselves as today, the US election seasonContinue reading “An invitation and practice for election day”

Thank you, Thank you!

We are grateful for each of you! Thank you for reading along with our latest series on beauty and its power to transform us and draw us closer to God and one another. We are also grateful for the outpouring of support with the launch of our first book, Comfort & Joy: Readings & PracticesContinue reading “Thank you, Thank you!”

 Comfort: Beauty is a gift

“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1:17 Beauty is a gift The lumpy brown and red soilIs silent. The night closes in. Death waits. Time slowly rushes by. AContinue reading ” Comfort: Beauty is a gift”

Joy: Beauty as a counterweight to despair

In Monday’s reflection Sherah-Leigh reminded us of the powerful counterweight beauty can be in the face of despair. With intention choose an activity this week that activates a joyful response to the beauty you are experiencing. Here are some ideas, but the possibilities are endless! May the beauty found in God’s creation renew your spirit!Continue reading “Joy: Beauty as a counterweight to despair”